Other Awareness Days

September 18th - National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD)

The AIDS Institute* launched National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day on September 18, 2008. NHAAAD is observed annually on or around September 18th. The campaigned is recognized by the U.S. Deparmtent of Health and Human Services, Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, and www.aids.gov.

October 15th - National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)

The theme for this year is Latinos Unite! Let's Stay Healthy! Get Tested for HIV! The NLAAD campaign works anuually at building capacity for non-profit organizations and health departments in order to reach out to Latino/Hispanic communities, promote HIV testing, provide HIV prevention information and access to care.

December 1st - World AIDS Day

An estimated 1.1 million Americans are living with HIV, and yet one out of five don't know it. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for us to take action! Join the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute in celebrating World AIDS Day.

April 10th - National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

In 2012, at the International AIDS Conference, youth advocates announced the inauguration of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Advocates and other founding partners are recognizing the key role of youth in our collective response to HIV. In the United States, almost 40% of new infections are young people between the ages of 13 to 29.

May 18th - HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

This day is to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. This observance is also a day to educate our communitites about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.